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Jefferson City man hurt in Cole County collision A Jefferson City man was hurt Saturday afternoon in a Cole County collision. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 9:02am

Governor's proposed budget addresses state pay, performance State government is by far the biggest employer in the Jefferson City area, meaning Gov. Mike Parson's budget proposal for a pay raise for state workers would have wide-reaching effects. by Phillip Sitter Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:11am

Democrats: Gov. Parson doesn't go far enough on gun violence Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's State of the State Address last Wednesday didn't offer enough solutions to overcome a rash of gun violence happening statewide, Democrats said. by Joe Gamm Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Shaw remains dedicated to role at JC Parks For more than 20 years, Amy Shaw has been a constant presence in the Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Cracks in the nest egg: Is the promise of a secure retirement gone? The good news: You're statistically going to live longer. The bad news: You may not be able to afford it. by Joe Gamm Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri roadwork for Jan. 20-31 The following is the Missouri Department of Transportation’s listing of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the Mid-Missouri area for Jan. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City woman hurt in Gasconade County wreck A Jefferson City woman was hospitalized after the pickup she was riding in hit a tree that had fallen across the road Friday evening. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Grub and Scrub on its way to Eugene What's currently a small area of mud, gravel and concrete off U.S. 54 in Eugene will soon be a place where people can grub on some classic fast food before scrubbing down their vehicles. by Nicole Roberts Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Fulton council tweaks use tax ballot language Fulton City Council members convened an emergency meeting Thursday to make a small but vital tweak to a use tax ballot measure. by Helen Wilbers Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:00am

Governor supports improving teacher pay Gov. Mike Parson said in his State of the State address he wants to improve the pay of Missouri's teachers. At this point, it's not clear how the state would do it. by Phillip Sitter Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 10:18pm

Locals reflect on anniversary of Prohibition in Jefferson City Jan. 17 marked the centennial of the beginning of Prohibition in the United States, and even decades later remnants of the alcohol-free spell are still hidden in Jefferson City. by Nicole Roberts Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 10:16pm

Obstacle course at Capital Mall offers indoor recreation Capital Mall hosted bounce houses for children of all ages on Saturday. They continue through Monday. by Joe Gamm Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 9:33pm

St. Francis Xavier opens sensory pathway funded by Pink Star Foundation With the help of a local foundation, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School opened a sensory pathway, a set of interactive stickers in the hallway that allows the students to be physically active. by Layne Stracener Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 9:30pm

JC Schools: School behavior issues have declined Jefferson City School District administration has pushed the importance of implementing different strategies to address behavior, causing the number of office referrals and suspensions in the Jefferson City School District to decrease, said Chief of Learning Brian Shindorf. by Layne Stracener Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 9:26pm

New Bloomfield approves 4-day school week New Bloomfield Board of Education members voted 4-3 Thursday to implement a four-day school week for the 2020-21 school year. by Helen Wilbers Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 6:05pm

Freeman Hospital launches cuddler program for NICU babies JOPLIN (AP) — Seated in a rocking chair, Sarah Wall took 4-day-old Lucas Wooten into her arms and began to sing quietly to him. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Chicago man gets 25-year prison sentence for part in Miller County murder A Chicago man charged for his involvement in drug transactions with a man from the state of California prior to killing him in Miller County in 2018 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. by News Tribune Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City man charged with attempted burglary A Jefferson City man has been charged in connection with a burglary case reported early Friday in Cole County. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Trivia night to benefit JC Schools families with special-needs children The Jefferson City Special Education Parent Teacher Association is hosting a trivia night fundraiser that will allow the organization to continue providing support and resources to local families of children with special needs. by Layne Stracener Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County History: 'Realty Building' at 202 E. High St. spans 120 years of Jefferson City history When the building at 202 E. High St. was built in the late 1890s, Jefferson City's main commercial thoroughfare had hitching posts and was bustling with horse and carriages. by Deborah Goldammer and Jenny Smith, Historic City of Jefferson Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Department of Conservation offers Missouri Naturalist training The Missouri Department of Conservation has announced two training sessions for people interested in becoming part of the Missouri Master Naturalist Program, which works to sustain healthy forests, fish and wildlife. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Public meeting planned to discuss Business 50 project in St. Martins The design and engineering portion of improvements on Business 50 West in St. Martins is underway.Before the city sends the plans to the Missouri Department of Transportation for approval, city officials are inviting the public to look at the plans and ask questions 5-7 p. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City man charged after Ventura Avenue robbery A Jefferson City man has been charged in connection with a robbery that occurred early Friday morning. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am